Synopses & Reviews
What happens when you have a spat with your best bunny buddy? You might hop, hop, hop in different directions . . . but when you find the juiciest berries and the sweetest clover, there wonand#8217;t be anyone nearby to share them! Quick! Hop, hop, hop back down the path to find your buddy again. Even when you disagree, everything in life is much more delicious with a bunny buddy at your side. In very few words andand#160;vibrant pictures, this is a story of a friendship, a fight, and a reconciliationand#8212;just what every bunny needs to hear sometimes.
Review
"The rhythmic, onomatopoeic text is a pretty music, the kind of song youd sing in the dark to lift your spirits. Equally joyful and engaging—and thats a tall order—is Lowerys artwork. It has a childlike, elemental tone, with neat planes of color, but it is wonderfully, touchingly emotive. Best of all, Frog and Bunny have the radiant good cheer of a sock monkey, a mingling of the ridiculous with the sublime for a spellbinding effect."—Kirkus Reviews
“This gentle examination of the ups and downs of friendship offers a thoughtful lesson on admitting error and seeking resolution, and listeners will applaud the twosomes success in working through their problem.”—BCCB
"What makes Ryans text unique is its simplicity... This economy of language makes it ideal for reading aloud or for beginning readers. However, the illustrations marry well with the text, and fill in the narrative where the writing leaves it open."—School Library Journal
Review
"One thing is certain: it's easier to go on when one has a full stomach and a good friend to lean on during naptime."
and#8212;Publishers Weekly
"The spare text evocatively captures the spat and reconciliation. Cepeda's charming, digitally enhanced line drawings show the floppy-eared companions expressing a range of emotions, form squinty-eyed anger to open-armed jubilation."
and#8212;School Library Journal
"The volatility of the preschool temperament is showcased in this sweet picture book about conflict resolution...Emergent readers could tackle this book on their own, but this is a story best shared. Preferably with a buddy."
and#8212;Booklist
"Learning how to navigate the path of friendship is an important part of life, and these bunny buddies learn a lesson that is gently, beautifully shown rather than told...This will appeal to a wide age range, from young preschoolers through emergent independent readers."
and#8212;Kirkus,and#160;starred review
Synopsis
Frog and Bunny are best friends. RIBBIT, RABBIT! They do everything
together, like fight monsters (ZIP IT, ZAP IT!). And even though they
get in fights sometimes-YIP IT, YAP IT!-they always make up in the end.
Ribbit, Rabbit features an
effortlessly clever text that, in less than 150 words, captures the ups
and downs of young friendships. Combined with adorably hip and fresh
illustrations and an irresistible package, Ribbit,
Rabbit is the perfect choice for the youngest of readers.
Synopsis
Frog and Bunny are best friends. They do everything together, like fight monsters. And even though they get in fights sometimes, they always make up in the end. Full color.
Synopsis
Can friends who fight make it right?
About the Author
Candace Ryan is
also the author of Animal House. She spent nine
years as a special education teacher and now lives in Southern
California with her husband and young
son.
www.bookbookerbookest.blogspot.com
Mike Lowery is an
illustrator, fine artist, and graphic designer. He is the illustrator
of Jo Nesbo's novel Doctor Proctor's Fart Powder,
and is also a professor of illustration at the Savannah College of Art
and Design. He lives in Georgia.
www.argyleacademy.com